Meaning of automaker in English
(Definition of automaker from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
(Definition of automaker from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
automaker | Business English
TRANSPORT, PRODUCTION
Korean automakers have begun developing larger cars for the American market.
Examples of automaker
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The weakened regulations permitted automakers to design bumpers with emphasis on style and low cost; protection dropped substantially and repair costs rose.
In 2009, it sold 1.9 million vehicles ranking second among domestic automakers and third overall.
For 2010, the domestic automakers reported significant profits indicating the beginning of rebound.
Power windows have become so common that by 2008, some automakers eliminated hand crank windows from all their models.
The automaker promoted these as a safety feature and as an alternative to carrying a spare tire.
Protean has been developing in-wheel electric motors for several years, in spite of the fact that most automakers discarded the concept years ago.
The bill also required automakers to provide independent repairers the same emissions service information as provided to franchised new car dealers.
The new owners began a comprehensive restructuring programme, injecting large amounts of capital into the floundering automaker.
The smaller automakers could not maintain the pace and expense of yearly re-styling.
It was established in 1997, and is the fifth country's automaker by sales.
This battle decimated the remaining independent automakers in their search for customers.
Total does not count the figures from smaller independent automakers.
Today, automakers are responding to changes in the marketplace and in the mind-set of consumers looking for status on a budget.
This was primarily due to the companys partnerships with automakers and car dealers.
The automaker had determined that a faulty charge port cable could eventually build up enough heat to catch on fire.
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